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Wed Jan 27, 2010 2:04 pm

This is a Happich grab handle (or so I am led to beleive)
- were they fitted to bugs and buses as standard or were they aftermarket?
Do the bug ones fit the splitty dash and visa versa?

any info appreciated.

thanks

Wed Jan 27, 2010 2:42 pm

Standard fitament on 1953-57 Kabriolett Beetles

Wed Jan 27, 2010 3:05 pm

thanks for that

so were they available as an aftermarket item so they could be fitted to non cabs then?

will they fit a splitty dash or is the spacing different?

cheers

Thu Jan 28, 2010 8:54 am

A beautiful classy piece. How I wish VW had continued with it and made it standard for all model.

Sat Jan 30, 2010 7:44 am

Not sure if this is the correct thread or not. My Westy has a matcing OEM grab handle ( brown cover over metal)on the passenger side. I'd like to mount an OEM to the driver's side as I have to climb up and in and slide down out of the seat. Presently I use the stirring wheel but I am not happy with that. Doubt I'd ever be able to get in with a skirt or long coat. :lol:

Any suggestions, solutions?

Sat Jan 30, 2010 8:06 am

Simba'sWestyWings wrote: Not sure if this is the correct thread or not. My Westy has a matcing OEM grab handle ( brown cover over metal)on the passenger side. I'd like to mount an OEM to the driver's side as I have to climb up and in and slide down out of the seat. Presently I use the stirring wheel but I am not happy with that. Doubt I'd ever be able to get in with a skirt or long coat. :lol:

Any suggestions, solutions?

do much cooking in that bus?

Sat Jan 30, 2010 10:32 am

:oops: :lol: and not yet. Sorry about that. :wink:

Sun Jan 31, 2010 2:27 am

while searching for more info. I found this on ebay (and bought it).

anyone know anything about it what it is etc?

Thu Feb 18, 2010 10:21 pm

All early verts had them as standard equipment. 58-60 model year verts had a hard "formed" type handle that contoured to the ridge on the dash. 61 model year started ivory rubber handle with chrome ends.

The one on the left is an accessory for a 58-60 beetle sedan. The middle is for 57 and earlier beetle sedan and vert (bus?), right is 58-60 Vert

Left oval sedan/vert, Right 58-60 Sedan

57 and earlier

58-60 convertible only

Mon Feb 22, 2010 2:51 pm

wow, that's great!

thanks for taking the time to advise and post photos.

much appreciated! :D

Wed Mar 03, 2010 10:11 pm

On what cars was this one used original?
VW nr. 151 857 641
and how much you think its worth?
(nos)

Wed Mar 03, 2010 10:42 pm

the 151 part number shows that it is a convertible part but year unknown to me. Being that the chrome bases are flat I would guess oval or earlier.

Thu Mar 04, 2010 9:09 am

Thank you derluftwagen i didnt know that,
number 151 stands for verts.
i learn more about vw everyday :)

Should i put it on my 57 deluxe sedan,
or should i keep it unused what would you do?
i have never seen another one like it.
except photo's.
but there is one on the classifieds though
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=871137